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#157 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 34% of private schools

St William School

Elementary School

135 OFLAHERTY ST, Walled Lake, MI 48390

Private

Enrollment

134

Student-Teacher

13.4:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#157 of 462

In Walled Lake

#1 of 3

public schools

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St William School

6.9/10

Elementary School in Walled Lake · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Walled Lake Elementary School

6.4/10

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6.4/10

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About St William School

St William School is a private elementary school in Walled Lake, MI. St William School serves approximately 134 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St William School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares0.8 pts above MI schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • MI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 134 students, St William School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St William School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St William School compares to the 2 public schools in Walled Lake, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
This School
vs
16.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
134
This School
vs
313
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.3% vs 0%
Asian 4.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 3% vs 0%
Black 2.2% vs 0%
St William School Walled Lake Public Avg

All Schools in Walled Lake

School Rating
St William School (this school) 6.9
Walled Lake Elementary School 6.4
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School 6.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 18%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 134
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.3%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic 3.0%
Black 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

135 OFLAHERTY ST, Walled Lake, MI 48390

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St William School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oakley Park Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Commerce Township), which scores notably higher. Another option is Parkview Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Novi), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Commerce Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Commerce Township), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Walled Lake, see our Walled Lake schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Walled Lake Elementary School Walled Lake 0.5 mi 6.4
ST MATTHEW LUTHERAN SCHOOL Walled Lake 1.3 mi 6.4
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School Walled Lake 1.2 mi 6.7
Hickory Woods Elementary School Novi 1.3 mi 7.8
James R Geisler Middle School Commerce Township 1.3 mi 5.4
OAKLAND MONTESSORI ACADEMY Novi 1.8 mi
Loon Lake Elementary School Wixom 1.6 mi 7.2
Walled Lake Western High School Commerce Township 1.6 mi 8.5
Walled Lake Central High School Commerce Township 2.4 mi 7.8
Glengary Elementary School Commerce Township 2.3 mi 7.0
Meadowbrook Elementary School Novi 2.4 mi 5.5
NOVI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Novi 2.3 mi 7.7
Oakley Park Elementary School Commerce Township 2.7 mi 8.6
LAKES AREA MONTESSORI Walled Lake 3.4 mi 6.9
Wixom Elementary School Wixom 2.8 mi 7.3
Walnut Creek Middle School West Bloomfield 3.0 mi 6.0
Career Preparation Novi 3.7 mi
Novi Adult Transition Center Novi 3.7 mi
Parkview Elementary School Novi 3.9 mi 8.6
Commerce Elementary School Commerce Township 4.1 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48390 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,411

Median Home Value

$287,900

Median Rent

$1,575/mo

Population

24,118

College Educated

42.6%

Homeownership

73.1%

Avg Commute

25.2 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Median Age

43.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St William School

What grades does St William School serve?

St William School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St William School?

St William School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St William School?

The student-teacher ratio at St William School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St William School rank in MI?

St William School ranks #157 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is St William School's MySchoolScout rating?

St William School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St William School a private school?

Yes, St William School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St William School a religious school?

St William School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
70 Very Walkable
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
134
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County

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